KONAMI LAUNCHES OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE 2008 U.S. YU-GI-OH! VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT

Let the Games Begin for one of Konami's Most Recognized Properties

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - June 4, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced the launch of the official 2008 US Yu-Gi-Oh! Video Game Tournament website, where fans of the beloved series can register and compete for a chance to compete in the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 in Germany, August 8th and 9th 2008.

To register, entrants must take a Yu-Gi-Oh! quiz, consisting of 25 questions related to the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 game, the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game, and the Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series. The top 256 contestants who complete the quiz accurately will compete head-to-head using their Nintendo DS™ against other finalists for one of four spots in the US Tournament taking place in San Diego at ComiCon, July 24th through July 27th 2008. The top two winners from the US Tournament will then be flown to Germany to compete against finalists from around the world.

Throughout the tournaments, competitors will be using the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 video game for the Nintendo DS. The game offers an incredibly faithful adaptation of the hit trading card game, with more than 1,600 cards, new modes and full online play with community support through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Players will also be able to compete with others in online head-to-head play and can use voice chat to communicate with their opponent as they prepare to battle.

For more information about the 2008 US Yu-Gi-Oh! Video Game Tournament and to enter the competition online, please visit: www.yugiohuschampionship.com

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 for the Nintendo DS carries a suggested retail price of $29.99 and is rated E for everyone. It is available at retailers nationwide or at www.konami.com